Statics
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Statics
[edit] Objective
By the end of this course, you should understand the fundamentals of forces and moments, and be able to solve equilibrium problems for rigid (non-deformable) bodies in both two and three dimensions.
[edit] What You Should Already Know
In order to completely comprehend the material in this course, you should have a firm understanding of all math leading up to Calculus III. Also, an understanding of basic physics as well as technical sketching is useful.
[edit] Contents
[edit] Introduction
[edit] Preliminary Principles
[edit] Force Vectors
[edit] Resultants of Force Systems
[edit] Particle Equilibrium
[edit] Rigid Body Equilibrium
[edit] Structural Analysis
[edit] Internal Forces
[edit] Moment of Inertia
[edit] Center of Gravity and Centroid
[edit] Quizzes and Tests
[edit] References
[edit] Acknowledgements and Further Reading
[edit] Printable Version
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